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Auctions

Memory Lane’s December auction filled with high-grade singles, unearthed memorabilia and some fancy rings

News

Change is the operative word

ank Thomas, grandson of HOF pitcher Walter Johnson, set up at The National, which included this 1912 S81 Silk tobacco premium of his grandfather. Asking price: $6,995. Photos by Doug Koztoski.
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NSCC 2016: Hank Thomas, Amazing Cards, Uncut Sheets and Denny McLain

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Autograph News

NSCC 2016 Recap: Sensational Signings at the Autograph Pavilion

The National Sports Collectors Convention kicked off with a dedication of the Mike Berkus Main Stage, attended by the Berkus family, John Broggi and Tristar's Jeff Rosenberg. Ross Forman photos.
Baseball

2016 National Convention: Tales from the Floor

Sports hobby enthusiast Escue visited the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2013 and posed next to Lou Gehrig’s locker. Photo courtesy of J. Escue.
Collector Stories

The Hobby in the 1970s Part II With Jeff Escue

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Auctions

1952 Topps Set Reels in $382,741, Bird Jersey Tops $60K in Mile High Auction

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Joe Namath

PSA 10 Topps Wayne Gretzky Hits $200K in $3M Memory Lane Sale

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Auctions

E90-1 Joe Jackson Hits $667,189 to Lead SCP Auctions' $5.1M Sale

Mike Piazza broke in with the Dodgers, with a little help from Tommy Lasorda.
What's It Worth?

For Mike Piazza, the HOF was Worth the Wait

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Collector Stories

The Hobby in the 1970s With Jeff Escue

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Hobby News

Ken Griffey Sr. Talks About the Career of His HOF Son

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Michael Jordan

Muhammad Ali's 'Fight of the Century' Gloves Knock Out $606,375

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Cards

Still in the News: 1954 Topps Scoop

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Wayne Gretzky

Gordie Howe Red Wings Jersey Approaching $70,000 with Aug. 20 Close

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Hobby News

Connie Mack Covered All of the Bases in Baseball

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Auctions

Jackson, Ruth, Mantle Cards Soaring at SCP Auctions

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Cards

Conlon Photo Archive, Six-Figure Rookie Cards at Platinum Night

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Cards

Gretzky Rookie Sets New Standard at $465K

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Ty Cobb

Early Ty Cobb Letters To Friend Detail Early Playing Days, Personal Life

Meyers 1976 U.S. Olympic Jersey
Auctions

A Closer Look: Ann Meyers Drysdale Collection at SCP Auctions

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Auction Previews

Basketball HOF Auction Features Chamberlain, Ann Meyers Drysdale Memorabilia

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Baseball

T206 Joe Doyle 'N.Y. NAT'L' Surfaces in Album of Vintage Baseball Cards

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Hobby News

Ken Griffey Jr. Brings Style to the Baseball HOF

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Hockey

Celebrating the Rhode Island Reds Hockey Team With Card Set

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Hobby News

Interview: Reggie Jackson Will Always Be Mr. October

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Hobby News

Steiner Sports Unveils New Authentication Program

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Auctions

Mantle, Gretzky, Ruth Headline Memory Lane Summer Auction

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Mickey Mantle

National Preview: $140K Vintage Break and 1952 Set Break at the Convention

News

Julien's Wins Suit Against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Auctions

SCP Auctions Reveals Details for Its First Annual Naismith Memorabilia Basketball HOF Auction

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Tom Brady

Interview: Theismann Played in a Tough Era, With the Injuries to Prove It

A great representation of the 1950 Phillies was a team panorama produced by the Philadelphia Bulletin. This is available for $100 and up.
Memorabilia

The 1950 Whiz Kids: Young and Hungry

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Larry Bird

Ruth, FDR Signed Balls, Top 10 1952 Topps Set at Mile High

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Auctions

'Jumbo' T206 Honus Wagner Heading to Auction in September

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Hobby News

1986 Fleer Basketball Reaching New Heights, but It Didn't Start Out That Way

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Joe Namath

National Convention Preview: The Autograph Pavilion

Frank Thomas, left, and the author during Hall of Fame weekend festivities in 2015 in Cooperstown, N.Y. Photos courtesy of David Moriah.
Hobby News

Frank Talk from the Original Frank Thomas

Cards

Mile High Giving Away a 1951 Bowman Mantle to One Lucky Consignor

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Hobby News

Ali Fight-Worn Gloves from Al-Frazier I Return to Market

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Joe Montana

Dwight Clark Always has a 'Catch' to Remember

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Auctions

Babe Ruth's Final Contract One of the Top Items in National Auction

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Memorabilia

Goff, Wentz Memorabilia Starting to Ramp Up

As a 10-year-old boy, the author met Val James after he was tossed out of a game. More than 30 years later, the author’s kids met the hockey pioneer at a book signing.
Autographs

Val James Comes Out from the Shadows

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Hobby News

It's All in the Family for Rick Barry

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Hobby News

Piazza Post 9/11 Catcher's Helmet in Goldin's National Event

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Auctions

SCP Auctions to Offer Robin Yount Collection

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News

Chet Krause Passes Away at Age 92

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Jim Brown

On Your Side: Remembering a Legend

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Baseball

Spahn and John: Familiar Faces for Nearly 40 Years